545i replaced by JGC SRT8
02-08-2010 | 01:38 PM
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From: NYC, NY
My Ride: 2004 545i, 6sp, sport pack, nav, cold pack, active steer.
So I traded in my 2004 545i with about 102k mi and got myself a fully loaded 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8. I still miss the sport package handling of my 545, but the power (420hp) and all the options included (Brembo brakes, Bilstein shocks, 20" rims, remote start, subwoofer, hard drive, usb, dvd video, etc.) make up for the missing feeling.
The 545i was a great performance car and mostly reliable. During the 50k+ miles I put on in 2.5 years I did not have to fix anything, just performed regular maint. But getting over 100k miles takes its toll on the performance, and although handling remained the same, power loss was evident. Additionally, finding a reliable local dealer in NYC area is a challenge, so I did most of the work myself.
At this point I am glad I made the switch.
The 545i was a great performance car and mostly reliable. During the 50k+ miles I put on in 2.5 years I did not have to fix anything, just performed regular maint. But getting over 100k miles takes its toll on the performance, and although handling remained the same, power loss was evident. Additionally, finding a reliable local dealer in NYC area is a challenge, so I did most of the work myself.
At this point I am glad I made the switch.
02-08-2010 | 01:58 PM
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From: Houston,TX
My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
Mods:
OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
Added Electronics:
V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
Shoes:
SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
New Shoes:
19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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Retired
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Took Delivery 10/26/2009: LOADED! E60 M5 Silverstone II/Black, Active Seats, Comfort Ventilated/Heated Seats, HUD, Brushed Aluminum Trim,
Congrats! Any pics?
02-08-2010 | 03:40 PM
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From: Thousand Oaks, California
My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Congrats on the new car!! 
